September 2025 Shipment
Bordeaux Varietal Wines from Renowned Winemaking Regions
We are delighted to include two limited-production wines in your September Vigneron Collection shipment: 2022 Anakota Helena Montana Cabernet Sauvignon and 2019 Tenuta di Arceno Valdorna IGT, both from Vigneron Pierre Seillan. Guided by his micro-cru philosophy, and drawing on more than 50 years of experience, Pierre has crafted each of these wines to express an extraordinary sense-of-place imparted by the terroirs of Knights Valley and Tuscany. As the excitement of harvest approaches, we are thrilled to present your September Vigneron Collection shipment. Meticulously crafted by Vigneron Pierre Seillan, the powerful 2022 Anakota Helena Montana Cabernet Sauvignon and the elegant 2019 Tenuta di Arceno Valadorna Toscana IGT are perfect for cooler weather sipping and heartier autumn fare. Guided by his micro-cru philosophy, and drawing on more than 50 years of experience, Pierre has crafted each of these wines to express an extraordinary sense-of-place imparted by the terroirs of Knights Valley and Tuscany.
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, 2022
The Anakota Helena Montana vineyard is planted to volcanic soils at an elevation of 950ft, on the rugged flanks of Mount St. Helena above Knights Valley. Vigneron Pierre Seillan interprets this unique site as being composed of many small blocks or micro-crus, according to soil, climate, exposure, and elevation, and vinifies them separately so that each may express its own distinctive voice. The 2022 Helena Montana is a powerful expression of red and black fruit, with bright flavors of raspberry coulis, and grilled black plum, with fresh bay leaf, aged tobacco, and toasted allspice. The finish is very long, with flavors of bittersweet dark baking cocoa, candied fruit, and iron minerality.
Toscana, Italy 2019
Across the globe in Tuscany, Pierre and Winemaker Lawrence Cronin have crafted the same philosophy at Tenuta di Arceno. The 2019 Tenuta di Arceno Valadorna is sourced from the estate’s most complex and mineral-based expressions of Merlot. Every year, Pierre and Lawrence handcraft each blend from different micro-crus, giving depth and architecture to wine. The 2019 vintage is expressive and elegant with aromatics and vibrant acidity. A true Tuscan expression of this IGT wine/p>

Tenuta di Arceno Valadorna Toscana IGT
“Attractive aromas of dark cherries, grilled herbs and smoked Mediterranean spices. Some violets, too. Juicy, full and caressing on the palate, showing nice crunch and volume with excellent length and purity at the end. Merlot. Drink or hold.”
Zekun Shuai, JamesSuckling.com August 2023
94 POINTS – Zekun Shuai, JamesSuckling.com August 2023

2022 Anakota Helena Montana Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
"Well structured and rich in minerals, offering intense focus that energizes this concentrated, muscular wine. Firm, caressing tannins wrap around flavors of white stones, chalk, raspberries, blackberries and subtle dried herbs. Full-bodied but elegant, lithe and well balanced. Drink now or hold."
Jim Gordon, JamesSuckling.com, February 2025
96 Points - Jim Gordon, JamesSuckling.com, February 2025